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December 20 2010

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Close photo of two gilded murti figures of deities, a male figure in a green turban with a crescent-moon crown and a female figure with dark hair and a jewelled headpiece, both in green garments heavily adorned with layered necklaces, earrings and bangles. The male figure holds a trident-like staff, the female figure holds a small object. They are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers, green leaves and a gold arch, with red drapery behind. Deity murti.2010-12-20Two gilded metal murti statues of deities dressed in yellow silk, adorned with jeweled crowns, earrings, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and rudraksha malas. The left figure wears a yellow turban and holds a jeweled trident-like object; the right figure holds a small green parrot on a raised hand. Marigold and rose garlands fill the background. The statues are decorated for a temple celebration.2010-12-26Close view of two gilded metal murtis of deities standing side by side before a deep red velvet curtain inside a gold-framed arch. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a gold crown ornament, holds a gold ritual object in one hand and raises the other in a blessing gesture, and is adorned with jeweled necklaces and earrings. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown and layered jeweled necklaces. Both are draped with garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. Gold ornate carved framing surrounds the scene. No living people are visible.2009-10-17November 07 20102010-11-07July 20 20102010-07-20Close photograph of two gilded deity murti figures adorned for worship at a temple. The figure on the left wears a white and green-gold turban, a dark green velvet garment, a jewelled armlet and layered crystal and gold necklaces, and holds a raised hand with a sceptre-like object. The figure on the right has a dark braided hairstyle with jewelled ornaments, a yellow and red silk garment, and dense crystal and multi-strand necklaces. Both have gold faces with red lips. Red and yellow flower garlands frame the figures below a golden arch.2009-06-23October 15 20132013-10-15Two ornate metal murtis of Shiva and Parvati stand before a deep red velvet curtain framed by gilded arch. The left figure wears a jewelled crown with crescent moon, an orange turban, green embroidered garment, layered beaded necklaces and a trident in hand, with a cobra over the shoulder. The right figure has a dark swept-up headdress, pearl and gem earrings, a red and yellow flower garland and orange sari-like drape. Both are richly adorned with jewellery and garlands. These are deity murtis, not living people.2009-12-16Close view of two gilded metal deity murtis seated before a red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a deep red-brown turban with a gold crown ornament and jeweled pendant, a gold pendant necklace, and a green-tinged sash; it holds a golden staff. The right figure wears a tall gold conical crown, a green sari-style garment, a jeweled necklace and large paisley-shaped earrings. Both are garlanded with marigolds and red flowers. Figures are statues, not living people.2017-08-02Two gilded metal murtis stand side by side in a decorated shrine, adorned with yellow silk garments, jeweled crowns and necklaces, and yellow and white flower garlands. The murti on the left wears a yellow turban with a crescent-moon ornament and holds a small ornate metal object with a green parrot perched on it; black rudraksha-style malas hang from its neck. The murti on the right wears a black headdress with jeweled bands, a yellow rose, a nose ring, and a long gold necklace. A red velvet backdrop and green foliage frame them.2010-12-26December 28 20112011-12-28Close-up of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The left figure wears a white and gold striped turban with a jeweled ornament and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and holds a gilded ritual object. The right figure wears a jeweled crown, gold and jeweled necklaces, earrings and a white sari with a gold border. Yellow marigold garlands and red flowers frame them against a red drape.2011-01-01